VW bug front strut mounts for compression #181

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With the MR2 rear struts compressed and the VW frame up off the platform, I need to refocus on the front end. I am building these front strut mounts mainly for comperession and link angle. I will redesign these mounts later on with the use of spherical bearings.

New Pics....New Pics. See "MR2 VW Bug Pics Page 4" page.

Posted on September 29th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
These new slide shows show the refitment of the VW bug body and the rear MR2 struts going in.

VW bug rear strut top cross-member in place #180

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
The rear VW bug strut link has been tacked together and is in place on top of the rear struts. I have also compressed the whole rear end with the turn buckles and chain. The entire engine and frame is now up off the platform and being supported only by the rear struts.

Start to create the VW bug's rear strut top cross-member #179

Posted on September 27th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With the VW bug rear strut link mount angle established, I will start to construct the link out of 2"x 2" steel tubing. I will need to cut out small portions of the link tube to get the mount angle and will then weld on the MR2 strut mounts I have already created.

Determine the mount angle of the rear cross-member #178

Posted on September 26th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
I have now positioned both VW bug strut mounts on the struts and compressed the assembly with the uni-strut. I am using 2 - 800lb. capacity turn buckles, some chain and a big "S" hook to compress the entire rear end. The engine cradle is now up off the platform and is supported only by [...]

Both rear VW bug strut mounts complete #177

Posted on September 25th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
All of the components have now been constructed for both rear strut top mounts. Both strut mounts have been tacked together and are ready for fitting. Next up, strut compression.

Cut out the VW bug's rear strut mount rubber washer #176

Posted on September 25th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
Continuing with the second rear strut mount. I have cut a rubber washer for the cushioning of the strut top vs. the metal strut mount. This washer is made from 70A butal rubber which is very stiff as well as chemical resistant.

Plasma cut rear VW bug strut mount piece #175

Posted on September 24th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With one VW bug rear strut mount complete, I must construct the other one. I am using the plasma cutter and a wooden template to cut the top plate out of 3/16" sheet steel. I will then assemble both rear strut mounts and get ready for spring compression.

Create 1 complete vw bug rear strut mount #174

Posted on September 22nd, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
In order to get the rear strut link mounting angles correct, I need to create the two rear vw bug strut mounts. I have created one of these mounts and now all I need to do is create another one. I will mount them to the strut tops and then compress the entire assembly to [...]

All 4 VW bug strut springs have been clearanced #173

Posted on September 20th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
One step closer to strut compression and frame lift. All 4 of the VW bug strut locations have been clearanced to contain the MR2 strut springs. Very close to determining ride height.

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